Athol, Massachusetts

Millers River at Athol
Nickname: "Tool Town"
Settled: 1735 – Incorporated: 1762
Zip Code(s): 01331 – Area Code(s): 351 / 978
Official website: http://www.mass.gov/cc/athol.html
Location
Location in Massachusetts
Government
County	Worcester County
Form of Government	Open town meeting
Town Administrator	David Ames
Board of Selectmen	Anthony A. Brighenti Wayne E. Miller Alan D. Dodge Susannah Whipps
Geography
Area
Total	33.4 mi² / 86.5 km²
Land	32.6 mi² / 84.4 km²
Water	0.8 mi² / 2.1 km²
Coordinates	42°35′45″ N 72°13′38″ W
Elevation	546 ft / 166 m
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
Summer (DST)	Eastern (UTC-4)
Population
Total (2000)	11299
Density	346.9/mi² / 133.9/km²

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For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Athol, please see the article Athol (CDP), Massachusetts. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Athol is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Athol in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ...

It was the birthplace of Lysander Spooner and Bishop Daniel Francis Feehan. It was home to inventor and businessman Leroy S. Starrett. Lysander Spooner (January 19, 1808 – May 14, 1887) was an American individualist anarchist political philosopher, abolitionist, and legal theorist of the 19th century. ... Bishop Daniel F. Feehan (1855-1934) was the second Bishop to serve the Diocese of Fall River. ... Laroy Sunderland Starrett (1836-1922) was a businessman and inventor. ...

History

Athol was first settled in 1735 and was officially incorporated in 1762. Events April 16 - The London premiere of Alcina by George Frideric Handel, his first the first Italian opera for the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden. ... 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.5 km² (33.4 mi²). 84.4 km² (32.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (2.46%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 11,299 people, 4,487 households, and 2,970 families residing in the town. The population density was 133.9/km² (346.9/mi²). There were 4,824 housing units at an average density of 57.2/km² (148.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.33% White, 0.65% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 4,487 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,475, and the median income for a family was $41,061. Males had a median income of $34,414 versus $23,156 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,845. About 8.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

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Notable residents

• Jimmy Barrett, born in Athol, major league baseball player^[1]
• Lysander Spooner, (1808-1887), born in Athol, early American libertarian, abolitionist, writer and anarchist
• Ellen Cheney Johnson, (1829-1899), born in Athol, educator and noted advocate of separate prisons for women.^[2]

Barrett in 1903 James Erigena Barrett (March 28, 1875 – October 24, 1921) was a Major League Baseball outfielder. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Lysander Spooner (January 19, 1808 – May 14, 1887) was an American individualist anarchist political philosopher, abolitionist, and legal theorist of the 19th century. ...

References

• 1. ^ [1969] (1979) Reichler, Joseph L.: The Baseball Encyclopedia, 4th edition, New York: Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 0-02-578970-8. 

• ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 

External links

• Athol "ToolTown" website

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